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Specialist police from NSW have arrived in Tasmania to assist with interviewing the many young witnesses of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy. Tributes
December, 2021
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20 December
TNL: Monique Dufty switches from Cavaliers to Hawks for 2022
Monique Dufty is set to trade black and green for brown and gold ahead of the 2022 Tasmanian Netball League season. Winning premierships in both netball and football on the same day earlier this year,
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20 December
Hobart Hurricanes facing dwindling crowds in Big Bash League
The BBL became Cricket Australia's cash cow and its dairy farmers were not reluctant to milk it dry. Here's where the metaphor morphs between agricultural creatures but, after being handed the goose that laid the golden egg,
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20 December
Sydney Hobart long range forecast tips for tactical contest
A battle of wits and minds is expected in this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, based on the long range weather forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology released today.
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20 December
Three new coronavirus cases in Tasmania
Tasmania has recorded three new coronavirus infections, taking the island state's number of active cases to 10 since borders reopened last week. Nine of the
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20 December
Sixth Child Dies After Jumping Castle Tragedy As Special Investigators Called In To Assist Inquiries
Specialist forensic investigators from NSW Police have travelled to Deveonport to assist Tasmanian Police as they interview young witnesses to last Thursday's jumping castle tragedy. Sadly, a sixth child injured during the freak wind event at end-of-year celebrations at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport died on Sunday afternoon.
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20 December
Road safety campaign timely reminder of perils of speed over festive period
The state government, Tasmania Police and RACT have urged Tasmanian road users to stay safe this festive season, with a strong emphasis placed on eradicating speeding. Tasmania Police has launched its Operation Safe Arrival campaign,
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20 December
Tasmania jumping castle tragedy: Mum reveals final moments with son
The mum says she won't take down the Christmas tree as erecting it was one of the last things she did with her son, Peter Dodt. Find out more.
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20 December
Waller to guide Kiwi Group 2 winner
Lightly raced Group winner Mana Nui has joined Chris Waller's Sydney operation, with the champion trainer handed the task of boosting the colt's stallion profile. The three-year-old was successful twice from Chad Ormsby's Matamata stable before breeder and owner Tony Rider decided to send the three-year-old across the Tasman.
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20 December
Specialist police sent to Tasmania following jumping castle tragedy
Specialist officers from NSW Police have arrived in Devonport, Tasmania to interview children who witnessed the jumping castle tragedy.